Top 5 Adventure Activities in Nepal

  • Last Updated on Mar 30, 2020

Have an adventure of your life in Nepal with the best adventure activities known in Nepal. The Himalayan country, Nepal has some of the best heart thrilling adventures that the world seeks to prefer. Here, the Nepal Trek Adventures offer the top 5 best adventure activities in Nepal that one can accomplish and cherish for life.

Nepal is a country that is blessed by nature and natural assets. With numerous natural resources, the country has some of the best adventure activities installed for the land, the air, and water sources. These activities are considered to be the best adventure practice in the world even by the National Geography, CNN, etc.

Nepal is considered to be the child of Nature, which is filled with natural beauty and its marvelous assets. With green hills, high snow-capped mountains, deep rivers, stunning landmarks, and best trekking and hiking trails, Nepal lets you experience the adventure of your lifetime which you cannot find anywhere else. Be it in the sky, on land or, on water, Nepal has all the activities prepared for you to interact with Nature as you have never before. Let us explore some of the best activities which Nepal offers to its travelers.

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Rafting

The Number 1 adventure that you can have in Nepal is to go for Class V rapids in the A-class white water Rivers in the country. The heart-pounding and thrilling adventure in the river will leave any experienced travelers socked. Rafting around banks of dense forest taking a twist and turn along the big boulders and sloppy riversides, you will have an amazing experience. The famous ones are the Marsyangdi River rafting and the Kali Gandaki River Rafting.

The Marsyangdi rafting offers you a great view of the Annapurna and Manaslu mountain ranges. The Marsyangdi River rages through narrow gorges and canyons with a much more continuous stretch of rapids. The stunning view of the surrounding forest and the sight of beautiful snow-capped mountains is a plus to the destination. The river flows through an arid valley around Manang and swings south to join the Trishuli River at Muglin. The scenes are breathtaking and enjoyable where you will be rafting for 52km. 

The Kali Gandaki river rafting is another great destination. Known as the ‘River of God’, the river is encompassed by 14 of the World’s highest mountain peaks which are over 8000m. Commonly noticeable ones are Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Annapurna. With a rafting distance of over 35 Kilometers, you can enjoy to your fullest during your Adventure.

Trishuli River Rafting also hails in the list with the starting point Baireni/Charaudi and ending point Gaighat. The raft river is marked as grade Class III+ and the distance is 38 kilometers. For this rafting experience, the various exciting rapids remain S-Bend, Monsoon, and Pinball Rapid, Ladies Delight, Monkey Rapid, Snail's Nose, Malekhu Rapid, and so on.

Paragliding

Imagine yourself gliding through the air around the city of lakes filled with beautiful mountain ranges and green hills. Well, that is what you get when you paraglide in Pokhara. The top destination for any traveler who visits Nepal, Pokhara offers a wide range of Adventures activities like Paragliding and Hot Air balloon ride. Many hikes and treks are also operated from this city which is famous all over the world. Paragliding is always a go-to in Pokhara to watch the beautiful and mesmerizing Mountain ranges over the valley. The paragliding in Pokhara will be a lasting memory for Adventure seekers. The spot in Pokhara for paragliding is at 1592m from sea level. The flight will generally be around 30 to 40 minutes. There is also another popular spot in Bandipur which is located between Kathmandu and Pokhara. Paragliding in Bandipur offers you beautiful views of the surrounding hills, temples, rivers, etc.

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Jungle Safari

Jungle Safari is an adventure that lets you observe the forest closer than you have ever before. The Jungle Safari is a journey to observe wildlife, their habitat, their lifestyle and, their existence in the forest. Nepal, the country rich in its natural beauty, is filled with forests that house many rare species of flora and fauna. Nepal provides a great opportunity to explore and observe the beautiful wildlife and the vegetation they thrive in. One such place, where you can feel the forest from its core is at the Chitwan National Park. Chitwan National Park is one of the highly protected UNESCO World Heritage Sites which was established back in 1972. It covers a total area of around 932 square kilometers (360 square miles). It houses 700 species of wildlife. It also homes 500 rare species of birds. Some of the rare mammals found here are, The One-Horned Rhino, The Bengal Tiger, Hog Deer, Leopards, Sloth Bears, Golden Jackals, etc. In the case of birds, it houses, the famous slender Billed babblers, Grey-crowned Prinia, Swamp Francolin, and many more. You will have a great adventure in Pokhara.

Seeing wild tigers up close is a dream for many adventures. This comes true to the people who visit the Bardia zone. The Bardia National Park houses some of the rarest species of endangered animals on earth. The famous ones are the Royal Bengal tiger, one-horned rhinoceros, muggers, gharial-crocodile, etc. What makes it different from the Chitwan National Park is that the animals are left out in the open around the park. You may even be visited by some wild Bengal tigers and elephants on your way to the park. Bardia National Park also just won the best sustainable destination in the Asia-Pacific region. It is a highly protected region with a large variety of endangered animals and birds, which is great for anyone looking for a wild adventure in the Forest.

4. Bungee Jumping

The heart thrilling jump from a 160m height will leave you overwhelmed. Surrounded by forests and fast-flowing rivers the jump will be a moment to remember. The Bhote Koshi bungee is the third highest bungee jumping spot in the world. To add the thrill, you jump from a suspension bridge. This is made for an adventure lover. Bungee Jumping in Nepal will be a To-Do on your bucket list. In case of safety, the site was chosen and designed by the top Bungee consultants from New Zealand.

How can there be a great bungee without a great view? The bungee in Kushma is the world’s second-highest (228 meters) bungee with the best beautiful view possible. Located in the Kushma Parvat district of Nepal, it is at a suspension bridge (520m long) surrounded by mesmerizing views of Snow-covered mountains and beautiful scenery all around the place. It has a total of 3 suspension bridges that can be explored. The plus to the bungee is added with it being based on the Kali Gandaki Gorge. Kali Gandaki river is known as the ‘River of God’ has religious values attached which adds more excitement to the Bungee Jump. Kushma is definitely a great place for adventure lovers to go for a Bungee jump.

For more detailed information about one of the best adventure activities in Nepal, you can visit the link right here. Bungee Jumping For making the direct booking of this adventure directly.

Zip flyer and Zipline

Tying a rope around your waist and sliding along a line connected between two endpoints might seem like nothing. However, when you consider the ends to be the big hills in Pokhara, you’ll be in for a surprise. The Zip flyer in Pokhara is Number 1 in the world that has the best views of the snow-capped Himalayas and lakes. With every moment you will experience the thrill of moving along while watching the best views of the surrounding mountains like Mount Annapurna and Mount Machhapuchhre. In Nepal, you can also do the famous superman Zip Line in Dhulikhel which is close to the capital city (Kathmandu). You cannot find this anywhere else in the country. Give a superman pose while you slide down the line. Why not right? You will feel like a hero who is shooting a movie for Superman.

Nepal Trek Adventures & Expedition delivers the best chances to explore around the Nepalese natural magnificence with the adrenaline going through the vein. Not only above five, but Nepal Trek Adventure also offers other adventure practices in Nepal as well. Some of them are Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, Hot Air Ballooning, Mountain Biking, and so on. All the packages provided to you are available at a cheaper and reasonable price in comparison to other operators in Nepal. Also, the whole journey remains miraculous along with the perfect supervision of the Nepal Trek guides and drivers. Feel free to make the booking of these adventures in Nepal and make your journey more prominent and gratifying.

Anuja Sharma

Anuja Sharma

Adventure is worthwhile in itself.

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